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Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards: Odds, Injury Report, Prediction

By Evan Birchmore

Oct 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (8) shoots a jumper over Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (8) shoots a jumper over Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets are back in action tonight as they welcome the Washington Wizards to the Spectrum Center for a 7:00 p.m. tipoff.

Charlotte is 3-7 on the year while Washington enters this contest at 4-6.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards: Odds and Moneyline (FanDuel)

Point Spread: Hornets -2

Money line: Hornets -126 / Wizards +108

Over-under: 215

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards: Injury Report

Hornets: Dennis Smith Jr. (left ankle sprain) is QUESTIONABLE. Cody Martin (left quad soreness) is DOUBTFUL. LaMelo Ball (left ankle sprain) and Gordon Hayward (left shoulder contusion) are OUT.

Wizards: Bradley Beal (health and safety protocols) and Delon Wright (right hamstring) are OUT.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards: Key Statistic

Hold Kyle Kuzma beneath his season scoring average

Kyle Kuzma is Washington’s third-leading scorer this year, posting 16.9 points per night. The Wizards are 0-4 this season when Kuzma scores less than 17 points and are 4-2 this season when Kuzma scores 17 or more points.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards: Key Matchup

P.J. Washington vs. Kyle Kuzma

P.J. Washington enters tonight’s contest with season averages of 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks and has a 52.7% true shooting percentage. He represents Charlotte’s most versatile defender, as he is capable of guarding both opposing guards and opposing big men.

Kyle Kuzma has had a strong start to the season, averaging 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while having a 55.9% true shooting percentage. With the possible absence of Bradley Beal, Kuzma could see more volume than usual in tonight’s game.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards: Prediction

Tonight’s matchup is a battle of two slumping teams, as the Hornets have lost six of their last seven while the Wizards have lost five of their last six. While Charlotte will have home court advantage and is catching Washington on the second night of a back-to-back set, the Hornets will need to prove that they can win these types of games before they can be predicted to do so.

Final. 100. 142. 92. 170

What’s next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Wednesday, November 9th – vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7:00 p.m. ET)

Note: Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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